Quitting The 9-5 and Beginning My Life: When is the Time Right?

Monday August 10th, 2009 marks the 2 week countdown until I officially quit my job. I will be leaving behind the corporate world for my pursuit and passion for being an actor, martial artist, and entrepreneur.

I’ve never made such a life changing decision as this. Although at this point, it almost seems like the natural thing to do when martial arts and entertainment seem like my main focus and my job seems like an after thought. I’m not gunna lie, I am a little bit scared of quitting my job and having no next job lined up, but I’d be MORE scared of waking up 40 being in the exact same place I am now but just with more money and more possessions. There will always be reasons for me to not quit or not try something new, but I am more excited than afraid of whats to come.

I feel I can truly begin to live my life my way and this is as perfect a time as I can get. My whole life I have had a path telling me what’s next. It’s like walking down a familiar and known path. You know what’s around the corner. It was always- do well in school, go to a good college, get a good finance, legal, or medical job. Well, you know what? I did all that and I don’t regret it. My coworkers have been awesome and the experience I gained was valuable, but now it’s time for me to move on.

I feel that I should have more to say about this, but right now I just have so many other things on my mind. Also, I’ve been talking about the notion jokingly for so long that my parents are completely okay with it. They actually semi-support me quitting and focusing on my training for the World Games in Oct. Also my co-workers pretty much guessed that it was coming. Even when I told my boss I would be putting in my 2 weeks notice, she said “If you are pursuing your dreams and what makes you happy, I am happy for you.” She said this despite the fact that things are busy at work and she’s going to have to go through extra trouble to find a replacement.

I guess I am going with my gut on this one. Even though taking the plunge feels a little daunting, it seems that almost EVERYONE around me is so supportive and is always so happy for me when I tell them I am pursuing what I enjoy… and I guess something that feels so right couldn’t be a wrong move.